tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post7858302596919573845..comments2024-03-02T08:25:21.740-05:00Comments on Maji Bookshelf: Review: Uses For Boys by Erica Lorraine ScheidtMaji Bookshelfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10041371370691545149noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-55470293140089628522013-02-11T16:12:20.007-05:002013-02-11T16:12:20.007-05:00I had the same feelings about this one, but unfort...I had the same feelings about this one, but unfortunately I couldn't finish it. I think there was a powerful message, but it made me way too sad and uncomfortable. Especially when the cover and synopsis made it seem like a cute high school romance. New follower by the way =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15096019354371225753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-14570067102625631752013-02-01T11:26:22.084-05:002013-02-01T11:26:22.084-05:00For some reason, I'm not completely sold on th...For some reason, I'm not completely sold on the book, and your review proved my hunch right. Thanks for the review Juhina. Dazzling Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995885360211848837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-57379500367152411242013-01-29T22:44:17.926-05:002013-01-29T22:44:17.926-05:00So many people have read this and I have read mixe...So many people have read this and I have read mixed reviews for it. I want to read it and find out what happens to the characters but I kind of don't want to read it due to all the emotional stuff. But, then I want to read it for the cute romance....ahhh..I'm so confused about this one. But, hopefully I'll come around to it. Despite your concerns, I'm glad at least it kept you interested. <br /><br />Fabulous review! <br /><br />~ Maida @ Literary Love AffairMåїÐ»-(¯`v´¯)-»https://www.blogger.com/profile/17761335857561590565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-43603451288931144532013-01-29T02:11:02.340-05:002013-01-29T02:11:02.340-05:00I recently picked up a book because I thought it w...I recently picked up a book because I thought it would be a cute contemporary. The cover was gorgeous with a girl in a pretty prom dress and the synopsis made it sound like a funny romp and romance. It was completely mislabeled, like this one, and I was completely irritated! Had I known what the book was truly about I probably wouldn't have picked it up and if I did, I would've mentally prepared myself for a dark and frustrating read. I'm sorry you were mislead in this case. I read Jasprit's review and that was enough for me to figure out this book would not be for me. Sorry for the novella here, Juhina! You wrote such a lovely honest and helpful review. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-41658948262001215422013-01-28T12:37:49.151-05:002013-01-28T12:37:49.151-05:00I think it would have been weird to have such an h...I think it would have been weird to have such an honest book without the explicit scenes. Sometimes, the books that make us feel uncomfortable are the ones that leave us thinking about them after we're through. I know I felt that way with this one.Kate @ Ex Librishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161681565485372950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-88954784473210084632013-01-28T10:41:59.779-05:002013-01-28T10:41:59.779-05:00The crazy reviews I've seen for this have made...The crazy reviews I've seen for this have made me so curious. Some people, like yourself, seem to have been able to overcome the discomfort and find some elements to appreciate, but others were just too creeped out. Ultimately, these reviews have made me really curious what reading this book is like, so I'm going to be trying it at some point. O_OChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-69055591527551576602013-01-28T09:36:27.572-05:002013-01-28T09:36:27.572-05:00I'm glad that in the end you did like this boo...I'm glad that in the end you did like this book. Unfortunately for me it was a DNF. I just didn't like the writing style and couldn't even try to connect with the character. I was very bored with it all. I was really sad too because I wanted to like it. I love gritty contemporaries, but this one wasn't for me. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669564557768319285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-66168233595500733772013-01-28T04:54:57.849-05:002013-01-28T04:54:57.849-05:00This is second not-so-good review about this book....This is second not-so-good review about this book. Huh I was so looking forward to this but now I see some of my friends are disappointed. I'm so sorry to heart that. I think I'll skip it. Great review :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-13892769506490894262013-01-27T20:00:31.465-05:002013-01-27T20:00:31.465-05:00Great review. I am glad you liked this, sadly this...Great review. I am glad you liked this, sadly this one really wasn't for me. It definitely is for older teens. <br /><br /><a href="http://booksliveforever.com" rel="nofollow">Jenea @ Books Live Forever</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441774134845678055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-36308005819981784592013-01-27T19:10:25.770-05:002013-01-27T19:10:25.770-05:00To be honest this sounded like too much drama from...To be honest this sounded like too much drama from the beginning but I was hoping the reviews would prove me wrong....sadly, none of the reviews compelled me to pick it up. Thanks for sharing!Ivanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18243664836278611954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-64280341736482670192013-01-27T15:53:38.160-05:002013-01-27T15:53:38.160-05:00I agree with you, especially the part where the au...I agree with you, especially the part where the author's writing style is different and unique. I found myself flipping the pages a lot and finished it within 2 days. I also agree how there weren't that much dialogue in it but it still didn't bother me. The explicit scenes did bother me though, and I think that is the reason why I gave it a 3 and 1/2 stars. Nice review!!<br />-<br />Leigh<br />Little Book StarLeigh @ Little Book Starhttp://littlebookstar.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-34274548093655967662013-01-27T14:26:27.812-05:002013-01-27T14:26:27.812-05:00I've been hearing great things about this book...I've been hearing great things about this book lately. I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to pick up a copy for myself. I've also been hearing its a tough book not a cute romance too! Great review :)<br /><br />Janina @ <a href="http://synchronizedreading.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Synchronized Reading</a><br />Synchronized Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10795947190263766678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-24988472117386206722013-01-27T11:20:02.932-05:002013-01-27T11:20:02.932-05:00I agree Anna's mother was hugely frustrating i...I agree Anna's mother was hugely frustrating in this book. I felt the same way despite having a few bumps along the way, I was compelled in finding out how this book would end. Lovely review Juhina! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-34557583901254934802013-01-27T11:02:29.439-05:002013-01-27T11:02:29.439-05:00Not gonna lie, I've not been looking forward t...Not gonna lie, I've not been looking forward to this book since I've read the synopsis. I just don't think it's for me. At least you gave it a chance. Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107816571044347474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329593457481155810.post-19452987956161924372013-01-27T09:39:46.644-05:002013-01-27T09:39:46.644-05:00Oh, I assumed this would be a cute contemporary re...Oh, I assumed this would be a cute contemporary read. It seems like a tough read, and I can see why you had mixed feelings. Don't think I'll be picking this one up.<br /><br />Thanks for the honest review, Juhina! tthepageturnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175214824875744361noreply@blogger.com